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November 6, 2026

Weeton: Local Discount awarded to 1 Lancs Spouses & Partners during November and December 2026

For more Information visit the Unit Welfare Office

Information provided by Weeton HIVE

Defence News: Minister for Veterans and People on 'The InDependent Spouse' podcast


In case you missed it… Minister for Veterans and People, Calvin Bailey MP, recently joined podcaster and service spouse Jess Sands to answer questions about defence’s support for military family life.

To watch via YouTube, please go to this link: https://youtu.be/mrQD7VVBKhs?si=b8ff7cyULM7gdmPU

Shropshire; Kids Cafe Play,Move & Thrive through sports - Starting 13 November til 11 December - every fortnight


 Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

Blandford: Garrison - Free Citizens Advice service every Thursday.

1000 - 1400hrs - Williams Building. (Welfare hub)
Every Thursday (apart from Christmas Leave period).

Website: Citizens Advice in East Dorset and Purbeck

Email: dafaw@edpcitizensadvice.org.uk.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Dorset: Craft fair - Sun 8th Nov

 




Unique local handmade crafts. Refreshments Free entry. Winfrith Newburgh village hall.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Bonfire & firework night (Wareham) - Fri 6th Nov

 

Wareham Recreation Ground (The Rec), Wareham, BH20 4PQ
Gates Open: 6:00 pm
Children's Fancy Dress: 6:45 pm (Autumnal theme)
Bonfire & Fireworks: Fireworks display begins at 8:30 pm

There will be live music, local food, licensed drinks and refreshments available, plus fairground style stalls and small children's rides.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Dorset: Essential work at Bakers Arms roundabout (A35/A351) now until Mon 30th November


To help reduce the risk of flooding and disruption during the winter months, Dorset Council will carry out essential drainage maintenance works at Bakers Arms Roundabout junction of the A35 and A351 near Lytchett Minster

The roundabout remains open, but lane restrictions and closures are in place on the approaches. Delays are anticipated, especially during peak travel times.

For more details click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison cinema showing 'Ghosts, The Possessions Of Button House' Sun 8th & Wed 11th Nov

 

Food and drink available to purchase at the door.

Ticket prices

Adult (15+) £4

Child £3

family ticket £11

Senior (60+) £3

Student £3

For more information and to watch trailers click https://cinemas.bfbs.com/blandford


Information provided by Bovington HIVE


Blandford: Coffee morning every Tuesday hosted SSAFA Blandford camp.

 


Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison remembrance service - Sun 8th Nov

 

1000 - 1130. Hawke Square. 
Open to the Garrison community. Service will be led by Padre Stokes.
Please wrap up warm and dress for the weather

The Officer’s mess attendance is by official invite only.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE